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Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
SuIIIvan wantn Somebodv to y

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-John L. Sullivan, who is now exhibiting in Glasgow, has issued Q challenge to Smith or Kilrain to fight for $5,- GOO side.
 The Marquis of Queensbury offers gold medal for glove contest of eight rounds be- tween Kilrain and Smith. Kilrain and par ty left Paris at eleven o'clock tonight. Sul- livan offers to fight either Kilrain or Smith in the first week of April and the other in the first week of May. each for S5. .OOO
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
War L1keIY af anxTime.

LONDON, Dec. 21.-It is stated that during his visit to San Reno the Duke of Edinburgh expressed the opinion that war was almost unavoidable and was likely to break out at no distant date.
 BERLIN, Dec. 20.-Prinoe William present. ed the usual Christmas gifts to the hussars to-day. In 8 speech he reminded the men that times had become grave and the future uncertain and said they should recollect the fact that the Emperor called valor, honor and obedience the three main pillars of the army.
 Cossacks massinE iR Russian Poland.
 VIENNA, Dec. 20.-Authentic news has reached this city to the effect that numerous Cossack regiments are being massed in Rus sian Poland.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21

JOLIET, Dec. 20.-The end wall of a newly completed five story stone block known as the Barber block fell in this afternoon, car- rying with it a number of workmen. William Stage, contractor, and John Palmer, a workman, were instantly killed. Edward Pott, Soden Johnson and Ben Long were taken out from under the mass horribly cut and injured. They cannot live.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT. "A TWO central flats with all modern i'm A4 proyements Also small house at Oyster Point.
 JOHN T. SLOAN,
 S29 Chapel Street. ---.... O3
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Fiftieth Congress--First Session
WASHINGTON, Dec. 90.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90. SENATE.-Mr Allison, from the finance committee, reported the undervaluation bill (described yesterday and it was placed on the calendar.
 Mir. Davis of Minnesota, from the commit- tee on pensions, reported bill to place the name of Mrs. Logan (widow of General John A. Logan) on the pension roll at the rate of $3, 900 a year, and asked for it's immediate consideration. Mir. Berry of Arkansas ob- jected, and the bill was placed on the calen- dar.
 MT. Edmunds' postal telegraph bill was taken from the table and referred, by his re- quest, to the postof6ce committee. MT. Gull lon's bill on the same subject was similarly referred.
 The Senate agreed. on motion of MT. Blair of New Hampshire, to take up his education al bill, and then went into executive session and shortly after adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
Barbour to Succeed Rtddleberger.


 RICHMOND, Va, Dec. BOA vote for United States senator to succeed MT. Riddle berger was taken in the general assembly to- day with the following result: Senate, Hon. John s. Barbour 26, General William Ma hone 13; House, Barbour 61, Malone S5. There was only one absentee in the Senate and four in the House. The formal an nouncement of MT. Barbour's election will be made tomorrow in joint session of the two houaaa
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
A Fierce Blizzard in naketa

ST. PAUL, Dec. 20.-The first genuine bliz- gard of the season has been raging in Dakota all day, storm of snow as fine ss sand driven by fierce wind and accompanied by very low temperature. At Assiniboine the thermometer indicated 28 below at D. m Huron reports all trains late and those of the Northwestern abandoned entirely. It has been showing in St. Paul all day and at 10 D. m is growing cold
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
No Chinese Need Apply.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2O.-The general as- sembIy of the K. of L. has refused to grant the Chinese laundry men of New York a charter for an assembly on the ground that the Chinese are charged with causing re- ductioh of wages in various industries throughout the country.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
The Condition of nIr. Manning.

ALBANY, Dec. 20.-The family of ex- Secretary Daniel Manning authorize the statement that he has had no recurrence of the attack that prostrated him at Washing ton in 1886 and none is expected. His phy- sical weakness, however, although not at present alarming, makes his condition seri-
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21

HoUsE.-Propositions to increase the mem bership of the committee on rules to seven
 and to provide for committee on the Ameri- can isthmus were respectively introduced by Messrs. Townshend and Baker of Illinois and referred to the committee on rules. MT. Mills of Texas moved an adjournment. stating that he did so in order to enable the committee on rules to meet and decide upon report which would probably be submitted tomorrow. The motion was agreed to. and the House at 1915 adjourned
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
NOTES,
The Salems have released Lyons.

NOTES.
 The Salems have released Lyons
 The Salems will release Cooke and Stani- ford. Both are good players.
 McAuliffe and Brown, the new members o1 the Waterbury team, have reported for duty.
 No club has 8 right to keep man on the reserve list and refuse ts give him employ. ment.-Boston Herald.
 Kirke of the Bridgeports was hurt in Mon days game. He was struck by hockey and had two fingers split open.
 Manager Harris of the Bridgeports will put in his two men, Marshall and Sharp, to- night against the New Ravens.
 The consecutive defeats of the Meridens have had their effect upon the attendance in that city and heroic efforts are necessary to prevent financial loss.-Boston Herald.
 The New Ravens go to Bridgeport tonight. The Bridgeports have not had the good luck yet to defeat the New Ravens, but they are anxious to in this game and will play their best.
 The New York managers have agreed te respect the New England contracts and reser vat1ons, so that players will be unable to play there unless they first obtain their re leases.
 Several things have initiated against the success of polo in the Central division. The taking away of Hill from Salem, the break, ing up of the Boston rushers; Woburn suf- fered in the breaking down of Cornell, and the release of Perry, while it helped Salem crippled Woburn.
 The Meriden newspaper men have organ ized polo team and they want to play any other aggregation of polo reporters in the State. The Meridens are: First rush, F. E. Sands; second rush, w. F. Graham, jr.: center, W. H. Savory; half-bsck, Julian Wilder; goal, T. L. Reilly.
 Captain Doe of the Meridens has written a letter of apology to Referee Perkins for the vile abuse which he heaped on the latter's head in the Hartford-M -Meriden game. Mr Perkins had preferred charges against Doe tc the secretary and a meeting had been called to investigate them. The letter, however, settles the matter.
 It is quite likely that the New Ravens will have Curley, the leading goal tender of the country. With him New Haven will have no trouble in taking the championship Curley has promised to come to New Haven, but has as yet signed no contract. Before he does there will be opposition shown to it by the Central division clubs.
 Hannaford had to be called down for his rough playing, and right here it is in order to ask, how can the Meriden management tolerate such brute player on their teami Of what good is hei When was he known to play a fair, respectable, scientific game ot polo? Neyeri If we remember correctly ne was fined SS last year in single game here for persisting in pushing the rusher, and again ill New Haven was ordered off the floor and fined for "bucking" and rough play, and these are only two samples of the entire sea- sons play.-Hartford Times.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
Pentecnat Rnnnd fo Ranisn.

NEWARK, Dec. 20.-The Belleville avenue Congregational society to night voted, 109 to 26, against accepting Rev. Hugh o. Pente- costs resignation as pastor. The committee appointed to ask MT. Pentecosr to withdraw his resignation returned with word that he said it must stand.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
The Plymouth Church Pews.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 20.-The leading members of Plymouth church are to take their pews for the coming year at the old rental and premium, thus guaranteeing to the church as much as was received from this source this year, about $28, ,000. This will do away with a public sale and show that the church is united and true to the memory of it's former pastOr
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
The Crown Princess Throat.

BERLIN, Dec. 20.-The Cologne Gazeste's correspondent at San Remo says the growth in the Grown Princes throat is diminishing, but the irritation of the lower mucous mem branes continues.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
OWN YOUR OWN HOUSE.

OWN YOUR OWN HOUSE, LIVERY tenant in New Haven can severally fI through the American Allotment Association come to own any real estate they will personally se- lect that can be bought built upon at it's proper cost for less cash each month than must oId1nari- Iy be paid to rent the property, and have the property convey ed by deed to family or heirs Tree and clear in case of death before completing the payments, without additional cost.
 Office, 775 Chapel Street.
 HI. VI. .MECORNEKs M General Agent. ero
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Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
 the ComnanY This Neon.


 the Company This Noon. HARTFORD, Dec. 20.-The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Hartford and Con- necticut Western railroad was called to order at 12:3O this afternoon in the Patterson building by Speaker J. w. Husted, president of the company. The committee on proxies consisted of W. B. Rudd of Lakeville, John Burr of BurrvilIe and Walter Pearce of Hartford. The tellers were E. J. Butler of Norfolk and Lyman Dunning of East Ca naan. The polls remained open one hour and the following were elected directors: O. T. Hillyer, Hartford; H. A. Botsford, Hart bert, West Winsted; Henry Gay, West Win sted; Frederick Mics, Chapinville; Edwin w. Spur, Falls Village; W. H. Barnum. Lime Rock; NJ. B. Richardson, Lime Rock; w. B. Scott, Philadelphia, Pa.; wv. Gibbs, Philadelphia, Pa; J. w. Husted, Peekskill, N. Y.; Thomas Cornell, Rondout, N. Y. The only change in the board is the election of MT. Spur to fill thesvacancy caused by the death of ex-Governor Hollsy. The di- rectors meet next Friday at p. m. to elect officers.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
THE WAR CLOUD IN EUROPE.

Hungary Getting In Shape For the Conflict.
 PEsTH, Dec. 20.-Defensive operations are progressing in all parts of the country. The telegraph offices have been ordered not to transmit reports of the number of regiments ready to proceed to GaIacia should Russia re- inforce the troops now on the frontier.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE

''Monbars," the fine attraction in which the gifted Robert Mantell is to appear Christi mas afternoon and evening at the New Haven Opera House, is an adaptation from the French of D'Ennery by Louis Nathal, the author of 8 ''Prisoner for Life'' and other well known plays. MT. William E. Gross, advance agent for Mantell was in town last evening
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
Enferra1nnenfa.

5
 "East Lynne" with Miss Ada Gray as the star, is drawing crowded houses to Bunnell's. Miss Gray has 8 grand voice, superb physique and her costumes are particularly elegant. The play of 'East Lynne" is one of the most pathetic and emotional to be found in modern drama, and always attracts a good house
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
A New Bishop For Hartford Diocese.
 RnsroN Rac 20=It is rnmared that the

BOSTON, Dec. 20.-It is rumered that the Pope intends to make Archbishop Williams of Boston a cardinal, transfer Bishop McMa- hon of Hartford to Boston coadjator to Archbishop Williams and raise Vicar General Byrne of Boston to the episcopacy with Hart ford as his See
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
rr. E. DooIev Bank Examtner

HARTFORD, Dec. BOA private dispatch from United States Treasurer Hyatt anA
 nounces the appointment of M. F. Dooley of this city as bank examiner.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21

FOR SALE, xtsA HOUSE AND LOT in the northern part %:;; of the city, between State and Orange rooms and there is good barn on the premises. This is in a neighborhood that is Al, and will be sold at bargain if sold soon. large per cent Of the purchase money remain on mortgage. MERWIN'S REAL ESTATE OFFICE,
 759 Chapel Street.
 FOR RENT. hsaA OFFICES Nos. and 4, first floor, over New As:: Haven Bank, occupied by New York Ei4 Life Insurance Company, who will remove January 1st 10 rooms now occupied by Security Insurance Co at 769 Chapel street. Inquire of New York Life Insurance Co.,, or New Haven Bank. n1Otf
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
Churchill Gone to Look Around

LONDON, Dec. 20.-Lord Randolph Church ill has gone to Russia. He will visit St. Petersburg and Moscow. The object of his journey is to make inquiries regarding the situation in Europe. He has no diplomatic ranissinr1
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
Coal Mtnerx Threaten to Strike,

PITTsBURG, Dec. 20.-The railroad coal operators association met here to-day and notified the officials of the miners associa- tion that unless the men working at the old rates come out for the Columbus scale opera tors now paying the five per cent. will close down their mines. The master workmen of the miners was present and promised that if two or three days were given the men at Scott's, Bigley's and the Pennsylvania com pany's mines would strike unless the ad- vance was given. The railroad operators in miners
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
MERIDEN LOSES AGAIN.

Beaten Last Night by Hartford En an Exciting Game.
 The Meridens fully expected to beat the Hartfords in Meriden last night They were disappointed, however, for the Hartfords won. The game was exciting, both teams being tied twice. The score was to 3. Meriden lost one goal by fouls Hartford now has second place in the championship race. The Hartfords play here Friday night.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
TNiseeII IIanen11s,
Nntice Inf Rfvidnnd

THE directors of the Boston Electric Light Co 1 have declared quarterly dividend of one ant a half per cent, payable January 14th, 1888, t. stockholders of record of December 3lst, 1887 Checks will be mailed to stockholders.
 d2O til E. A. GILBERT. President
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
AUCEI0N SALE

r YMAN A. GRANNISS, Auctioneer will by or u der of the Probate Court sell at Public Auc- tion on TUESDAY, Dec. 27, at 10 a. m personal property belonging to the estate of Willet B. Forbes late of East Haven deceased, consisting of farm wagons, business wagon harnesses etc, moving machine, horse rake, blows, cultivators and miscellaneous tools and farming utensils 2 horses 12 irst-cass cows 60 tons of hay in barns, rye, corn and other produce
 Sale to take place premises lately occupied by deceased near Town hall, East Haven Terms cash at time of sale.
 HIRAM JACOBS, Administrator East Haven, Dec 16, 1887 dir of
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
R1smarck will Feel Cheap.
FalI of a Ruildlng wall.

BERLIN, Dec. 20.-It is reported that Em- peror William will not accept the resignation of Count Perponcher
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
VEGETAB BEES

VEGEEA B LKS.
 Choice French Canned Peas, 3 sizes: also in glass Choice French Canned stringless Beans, Choice French Mushrooms in glass and tin. Honey Drop Canned Sweet Corn. Honey Drop Canned Sncco' tash Coleman s California Canned Sugar Peas. Coleman's California Lima Beans. Canned Soups and Soups in glass, Canned Pumpkin and Squash. Tomatoes in glass and tin. Extracts MuStards, To- mato CatsupS, Walnut Catsup, Mushroom do., liar vey Sauce.
 close prices Also Pure Havana Cigars made at Key West Some good Cigars in fancy boxes con- taining 25; put up expressly for Holiday trade-a very good Christmas present.
 WTNES-Champagnes imported; Champagnes; demestic A large stock of Clarets, both imported and California Sauternes, Burgundies, Rh ne Wines our import, Cordals, Sherries and Ports from California make to costly imported. Cooking Sherries and Cooking Brandy.
 JOHNSON & BRO State and Court Sts.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
HUMPTY DUMPTY.

Tony Denier's Humpty Dumpty will open weeks engagement at the Grand to-mor- row night. This company is the most thoroughly organized and equipped combina- ton of it's kind now on the road and it's per fornances are all new and well executed.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
Educational
French Language and Literature

Thoroughly taught by an experienced Parisian teacher. PRIVATE LESSONS OR GLASSES AT PUPILS RESIDENCE at moderate terms Se- lect classes at my residence, 101 Howe street. Conversational lessons for advanced pupils. SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO PRO- INDIGNATION. Highest testimonials and refer enceS by permission from present and former pa- irons. E. BERGERON,
 late of the "LYcee Condorcet.' '' Paris
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21

A IL persons in need of baskets of any kind to "A cali at t99 CHAPEL STREET, headouarters Tor willow ware, and examine before purchasing as we have the best selected stock of foreign and
 oestlc baskets in the city, and all kinds of house. keeping goods always hand. Also full line of pPoys wagons and wheelbarrows constantly on nanu, id Clothes wringers and carpet sweepers re- palred. d2O
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
A warl.ke Hint in Franee.

PARIS, Dec. 20.-The Petit Journal cen sures President Carnot for sending through N. Herbette, the French ambassador at Der lin, a message to Emperor William that he would do all in his power to maintain amic- able relations between France and Germany.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-21
Rugs and Portieres.

the
  ehavem  SEEN appreciated
  In Chenille Something new0 novelties in these gOOds and our stock will always be complete.
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RucTToNAaALEs
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 ." EDNESDAY, Dec. Fist, at 10 a. h., at 3ss 3sl w and 392 State street, special sale of Rubber Goods, viz Rubber Toys, Mems and Youths Rut- Der Goats, Ladies' Rubber and Gossamer Cloaks, Sleeves, Blankets Bands. Mems Coats and Hats Pated Castors, Large Dolls Sc. d17 At
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OUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS
RcnOrI of RoHrd Of COmpensa- tiOn on Sewer in Gregory Street,

RcDOrI of R1:Erd Of COmpensa- tiOn on Sewer in Gregory Street.
 | TT1O the Honorable Court Of Common Council of The Board of Compensation for Assessment of l Sewers and Pavements, to whom was referred the cost of a sewer in Gregory street for the assess ment of benefits and the apportionment of the cost of said tae e1 o th
 That they caused reasonable notice to be given to ali persons interested in the said public improve n a the peefs eRartep of said cy reference thereto; and they fully heard at the time They therefore respectfully recommend the adop- tion of the accompanying order All of which is respectfully submitted Mi MICHAEL n A ELI FfTzPATRICK, SYLVANUS BUTLER, Board of Compensation for Assessment of Sewers City of New Haven, October B, 1887
 Ordered-That the sum of thirty five hundred and sixtv-nine and fourteen one-hundredth dollars be and is hereby upon the owners of property fronting on said Gregory street M being ] pFopoP pr DOT structng sewer in said Gregory street, the names of each party and the amount Of benefit assessed against each being herein particularly stated, viz; Joseph Daniels, S7 50 Edwin R. Whiting 152 25
 H. Barnunn, Charles F. Root, as7 50 Mary and John J. Lawlor, 43 98 Frank A. Monson, 169 05
 
 Joseph Sheldon, SI0 ~ Matthew G. Elliott 99 l0 New Haven city school district 2O7 20 Michael Lonergan, l34 95 Georoe H ReckeI (est,) 61 9 Nora Daniels, 9 g Cicero B. CHrtiSs 57 5O Mary C Rshop and John W. Bishop, 136 15 Irwin P DooIIttle. 70 co John Kirchner, 14 S7 5o SIbert Triton. s2 75 Thomas Honton 63 % George l.. Austin, l4O UO Simeon E Baldwin, S7 co Sophia E. and John H. BaX, 1I5 OO Newell F. Wightmau. 157 5o F. H Hart. Nelson Adams, Henry F. Peck,
 Horace H. Strong, William J. Root, Fred
 Raidwin. rtIh in D'OO'e' '0feP' ! VI b7s s5 Joxenh sheldon 263 90 MattheW e Elliott A 28
 Total $3,569 IA
 In Court of Common Couucil-Read, accepted, ordered passed and assessments ordered laid as re- ported
 Approved Dec mber IT, 1887.
 Payable December 2S, 1887.
 A true copy of record.
 Attest: BERNARD J. STANLEY,
 d2f St City Clerk.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-14

There was an energy in her voice,
and 9 determination to cover my re-
treat in her attitude, which strength
ened my belief that my best course, in
the interest Of both, was to make good
my retreat, and formulate some differ
ent plan of action-of escape.
The handle of the door had tried in
vain. 1t turned a little either way, but
produced no result. AS Hardy's steps
sounded close to the top of the stairs, as
Plowitz apparently prepared to come
out and look about him, as Mary shook
her hand at me with gesture of de-
spairing haste, I leant all my weight
upon the door, upon the handle which
was such a mockery to my hopes. 1t
yielded to my weight. It gave way
with gentle click, and, before I could
realize my good fortune, the door
swung open,5 and Istepped out into the
light Of the hall lamps, and the wall
closed behind me; and descended the
staircase just as the hall door opened,
and the Basilisk entered, followed by
her father, with the flush of the fresh
autumn-air tinging the splendid pallor
of her cheeks.
"Ah, Mr.. Coplestone!'' she cried,
"here we are! Not very long after you,
I dare say. We CAME by train from
Baker Street"
Il hope you feel the better for your
drive, Mr.. Coplestone,' said Mr.. Beau
foy, still maintaining his attitude of
sanctimonious patronage.
every much the better, thank you,"
/ said, 'and very much the wiser, after
being so long in one place."
"Ah, yes" he said. There is no
education like that which we derive
from communication with our fellow
men,
"'The proper stshly of mankind is
man, said the voice of Plowitz, who
at this moment entered the room:
"Have you had pleasant afternoon?''
! j, every" I replied, anticipating the
Sand your" said the Basilisk, with
meaning. n pro-.
: "On the whole-yes,' said Plowitz.5
"But not altogether
And he smiled, without a trace of re-
sentiment on his face.
"What is the matter?" asked Miss
Beaufoy, her eyes wide-open with, Won
der, for Plowitz looked rather fustered,
and there was red lump on one side
of his head and face, where he had hit
the wall in his fall
He passed his hand lightly over the
injured surface, and smiled as sweetly
as ever.
Il have received a shock" he said;
ga stunning shock. But such a shock
only increases my esteem-my deter
mination.''
The face of the Basilisk expressed
unmitigated wonder-the countenance
of the professor the kindest regard.
Il was, perhaps, too sanguine,' he
continued. "But courage challenges
the admiration of courage. The foe
man is certainly worthy of the steel OF
Plowitz.'
s'More. so than you think, fighter
with women!' I muttered, as at the
sound of the first gong we went off te
prepare for dinner.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-14
Without Arms or Legs.

An illustration of true pluck under
terrible disadvantages is given by Paul
Williams, the twelve year old son of G.
B. Williams of Mendon. He has neith-
er arms nor legs, only stumpS from his
shoulders about two inches long and
stumps about eight inches long for legs,
In spite of these disadvantages he is a
fine writer, holding pen or brush be-
tween his chin and one shoulder stump
and moving it with his head. He is a
good artist. and is also. a pupil of high
standing in the Mendon High School
Boston Herald.